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Popes

Popes and their reigns, with an indication of sainthood.

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ID Pope Reign Saint
266 Leo XIV 2025-present
265 Pope Francis 2013-2025
264 Benedict XVI 2005-2013
263 John Paul II 1978-2005
262 John Paul I 1978 (33 days)
261 Paul VI 1963-1978
260 John XXIII, Blessed 1958-1963
259 Pius XII 1939-1958
258 Pius XI 1922-1939
257 Benedict XV 1914-1922

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Last checked against sources: October 14, 2026.

Last changed: July 17, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.

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